What to charge and how to make sure you get what you’re asking for.
I’ve written before about what marketers and business owners can do in rough markets. Looking at what’s going on right now, maybe I should trot out that piece and run it again. Meanwhile, I came across someone else’s ideas on the same. I liked it so much, I just want to share a little of it here… Continue Reading
I’ve gotten a few copy critiques in my day. I crave them, no matter how harsh, because that’s what makes the writing better. I’ve also given a few copy critiques, too. And I’ve discovered that when I’m on the handler… Continue Reading
“We must not be free because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.” – William Faulkner My friend Paul Hollingshead is pretty smart fella. He recently wrote a piece that shared the math on this career path we’ve chosen,… Continue Reading
It’s shameless, really, the way I dote. To some of my friends, it’s even downright embarrassing. Yes, I confess, I’m crazy for Cupertino — particularly the stuff that comes out of you-know-which-company. The iPad and iPods, Macbooks, Minis, the Time… Continue Reading
The better you get at writing good copy, the more clients will want access to your time. In the beginning, you’ll want to give it to them. But as time goes by, you won’t be able to. Then what happens? You’ll simply learn how to write faster. Here are a few ideas, specifically for copywriters… Continue Reading
“If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don’t listen to writers talking about writing or themselves.” – Lillian Hellman Via an old friend, a young writer sent me an email: How, he wanted to know, should… Continue Reading
“Money,” Woody Allen once said, “is nice to have — if only for financial reasons.” Or as one of my copywriting mentors used to say, money isn’t just about affording a better life, taking care of your family, or safeguarding… Continue Reading
Bob did this and it cost him about $175 to get this “business” off the ground. That turned into $20,727 in sales that he barely worked to collect. Now he’s just repeated the process and makes, on this kind of business alone, over $200K per year. It takes him about an hour or so per week to keep the income flowing. Continue Reading
What’s the single best way to make sure you get what you want out of the writers you’ll hire? I’ll give you not just one but seven easy ways to guarantee a quality result, in today’s issue. And by the… Continue Reading
Over the years, have I written my share of crotchety emails to product managers, traffic managers, legal assistants, publishers, and graphic designers? I confess — I have. A tiny handful have even made it past the “send” button… most, after sitting in my… Continue Reading